Indian Village Directory

Balu (42/45) Village

Balu (42/45) is an inhabited village in Hamirpur Sub-district of Hamirpur district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 017315, the Census 2011 record lists 356 people in 73 households and the reported area is 61.48 hectares. The local references include Bhoranj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hamirpur at about 15 km.

In short:

Balu (42/45) is a village in Hamirpur Sub-district, Hamirpur district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 017315 and 356 people in 73 households.

Village Code017315
Population356
Households73
Area61.48 hectares
Nearest TownHamirpur

Detailed village profile

Balu (42/45) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 356 people, 61.48 hectares of reported area and Hamirpur as the nearest town reference for Balu (42/45), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Hamirpur
Sub-district Hamirpur
CD Block Bhoranj
  • Balu (42/45) falls under Hamirpur Sub-district in Hamirpur district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 017315.
  • The record lists 356 people living in 73 households.
  • The reported village area is 61.48 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Hamirpur.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Health Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Balu (42/45)
Census Village Code
017315
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Hamirpur
District Census Code
028
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Hamirpur
Sub-district Census Code
00143
CD Block
Bhoranj
Households
73
Population
356
Male Population
173
Female Population
183
Sex Ratio
1,057.8
Area
61.48 hectares
Area
0.61 sq km
Nearest Town
Hamirpur
Nearest Town Distance
15 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
177029
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 579.05 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.88 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 40.17% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Balu (42/45) in the official administrative record. Census village code 017315 and Bhoranj CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
028
Sub-district Census Code
00143
Village Census Code
017315
CD Block Code
0044
CD Block Name
Bhoranj

Location and Distance

Hamirpur is the nearest town listed for Balu (42/45), about 15 km away. Hamirpur is listed as the district headquarters at about 15 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Hamirpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Hamirpur
Distance from District Headquarter
15 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Hamirpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
15 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Hamirpur
Distance from Nearest Town
15 km
Total Geographical Area
61.48 hectares
Area
0.61 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 356 people in 73 households, with 173 male residents and 183 female residents. The average household size is 4.88, and SC share is 40.17% and ST share is 0% for Balu (42/45). Population density works out to about 579.05 people per sq km.

Total Households
73
Total Population
356
Male Population
173
Female Population
183
Sex Ratio
1,057.8
Average Household Size
4.88
SC Population
143
SC Male Population
67
SC Female Population
76
SC Population Share
40.17
Village Status
Inhabited

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Balu (42/45). Verify current services locally before medical use.

Family Welfare Centre Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Balu (42/45) include hand pump water, treated tap water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Balu (42/45) include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Balu (42/45) include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Balu (42/45) is reported as 24 hours per day in summer and 24 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Balu (42/45) show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Paddy and net sown area is 38.14 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
23.34
Net Area Sown In Hectares
38.14
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
38.14 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Balu (42/45)

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 2 100%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Punjab National Bank ATM 177029 Hamirpur Hamirpur(t) Har (37/19) Village Bohini Village Bohini Dosarka Lamloo Road, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, 177029
Punjab National Bank ATM 177029 Hamirpur Hamirpur(t) Harinagar Village Keharwin Po Baloh, Tehsil Bhoranj Village Keharwin Po Baloh, Tehsil Bhoranj, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, 177029

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Balu (42/45) village located?

Balu (42/45) is in Hamirpur Sub-district of Hamirpur district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Balu (42/45) village in?

Balu (42/45) village is in Hamirpur district.

Which state is Balu (42/45) village in?

Balu (42/45) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Balu (42/45) under?

Balu (42/45) comes under Hamirpur Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Balu (42/45)?

The Census village code of Balu (42/45) is 017315.

What is the population of Balu (42/45) village?

The village record lists 356 people and 73 households for Balu (42/45).

How many households are in Balu (42/45) village?

The village record lists 73 households for Balu (42/45).

What is the male and female population of Balu (42/45)?

The record lists 173 male residents and 183 female residents for Balu (42/45).

What is the sex ratio of Balu (42/45) village?

The sex ratio of Balu (42/45) is 1,057.8 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Balu (42/45) village?

The reported geographical area of Balu (42/45) is 61.48 hectares.

What is the population density of Balu (42/45) village?

The approximate population density of Balu (42/45) is 579.05 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Balu (42/45)?

The nearest town listed for Balu (42/45) is Hamirpur, about 15 km away.

How far is Balu (42/45) from the district headquarters?

Balu (42/45) is about 15 km from Hamirpur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Balu (42/45) from the sub-district headquarters?

Balu (42/45) is about 15 km from Hamirpur, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Balu (42/45)?

For Balu (42/45), reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Paddy and net sown area is 38.14 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Balu (42/45)?

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Balu (42/45). These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Balu (42/45).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks drinking water facilities as available in Balu (42/45).

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.